Office Engineer - Lubbock, TX

VetJobs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking an Office Engineer to support field execution with project administration, safety, and quality control. The OE will work with the project engineer on contract changes, RFIs, financials, and scheduling, interfacing with trade partners and suppliers.

The role emphasizes on-site work at the designated location, requiring a 4-year civil/structural/architecture/construction management background and strong communication with BIM/VDC coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; civil, structural, architecture, or CM field preferred.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office, ProjectSight, Primavera, and Autodesk tools.

Responsibilities

• Support field with materials management to maintain project schedule.
• Supervise trade partner employees in submittal and shop drawing processes.
• Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
• Create and process RFIs in a solutions-oriented manner.
• Handle bonds, insurance, pay apps, and change orders.
• Assist with monthly owner pay application and margin analysis.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly audits.
• Facilitate the quality control plan and inspections.
• Support BIM and VDC coordination meetings and review models.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel-based templates

ProjectSight

Primavera

Autodesk Suite

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don't just build projects- we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Office Engineer (OE) position supports the execution of work in the field with a focus on project administration activities. The OE participates in many of the field activities especially as related to safety and quality control. The office engineer works with the project engineer and responsibilities include the exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of matters in the office such as trade partner/supplier management to administer contract changes (e.g., RFIs and change orders), management of financial accounts, scheduling of deliveries, reporting on production trends, other administrative aspects of the project as outlined in the Book of 14 and much more. Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Cand Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the field through materials management to maintain the project schedule and sequencing
• Supervise trade partner employees involved in the submittal and shop drawing process
• Perform detailed reviews and provide approvals of submittals, shop drawings and product data
• Create and process RFIs in a solutions-orientated manner
• Process subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates and potential change orders
• Assist with data gathering for the monthly owner pay application and margin analysis
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, etc
• Support BIM and VDC coordination meetings in the creation of RFIs, as needed, and review shop drawings from the coordinated model.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Preferred Qualifications: Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field. 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.

City

Lubbock

State

Texas

Job Category

Engineering

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps